There’s a Christmas phantom that wreaks havoc on the small town, along with a yard decoration contest that has neighbors trying to outdo one another. But as in Peanuts’ “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” there are heart-warming moments about what the season really means, too.

The Gallery Players’ latest offering, “A Tuna Christmas,” is a two-man show filled with laugh-out-loud, side-splitting humor that will literally have you laughing until you cry.

The show is so funny, in fact, that during Tuesday night’s rehearsal, director Kathy Collier, along with some other Gallery Players supporters, were bent over with laughter. John Collier and David Boss portray 11 characters each, ranging from children and teenagers to men and women. These two seasoned actors deserve a standing ovation for the quick costume changes and the fluid transitions from one character to the next.

Although it is a sequel to “Greater Tuna,” the comedy by Ed Howard, Joe Sears and Jaston Williams stands alone; audiences won’t have to see the first show to grasp the hilarity. Fans of “The Carol Burnett Show” will see similarities between that beloved variety show and this performance — it’s downright silly, but that’s the beauty of it.

Not ready for the hustle and bustle of the holiday season?

Then this show will definitely put you in the mood. Complete with Christmas trees and holiday music, it’s a light-hearted look at life in a small town that most of us can not only identify with, but we know these characters. Leave the young ones at home, though, because this show has adult humor and a handful of four-letter words.

Zany, wacky and in-your-face fun, “A Tuna Christmas” will have you giggling hours after the show has ended.

You can see “A Tuna Christmas” at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday and 8 p.m. Nov. 22-23 and 2 p.m. Nov. 24 at the Paramount Theater, 128 E. Front St., Burlington. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students and senior citizens and can be purchased between noon and 3 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. Credit card reservations can be made by calling (336) 222-TIXS.